Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

CIMA at Santwona College, Shantinagar, Kathmandu

CIMA at Santwona College in Shantinagar, Kathmandu offers a structured route for Nepali students to start or advance in management accounting. You study towards the CGMA designation through the Certificate in Business Accounting and the three Professional levels (Operational, Management, Strategic). The pathway follows AICPA & CIMA standards and uses official exams and case studies recognized across Nepal and abroad.

Overview

CIMA at Santwona College supports a steady study rhythm in an accessible Kathmandu location. Students follow a clear timetable, use the college library and computer lab, and receive guidance on exam booking and study planning.

The college focuses on accurate content, ethical study habits, and disciplined exam preparation. You engage with Nepal-focused examples in practice sessions while keeping to the official CIMA syllabus.

Highlights

• Awarding body: AICPA & CIMA (CGMA Professional Qualification)

• Entry route: Open-entry Certificate in Business Accounting (Cert BA) or direct entry with approved exemptions/experience

• Structure: Certificate level (BA1–BA4), then three levels—Operational, Management, Strategic—across Enterprise, Performance, and Financial pillars

• Exams: On-demand objective tests; four case-study windows annually (Feb, May, Aug, Nov)

• Recognition: CGMA designation after exams plus verified practical experience (PER)

• Mode: Pearson VUE test centers or online proctoring (where available)

Curriculum Details

Certificate in Business Accounting (Cert BA)

The Certificate level introduces core business and finance concepts through four subjects:

• BA1 Fundamentals of Business Economics

• BA2 Fundamentals of Management Accounting

• BA3 Fundamentals of Financial Accounting

• BA4 Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law

This level is open to learners from diverse educational backgrounds and builds the base for the Professional Qualification. Exams are computer-based objective tests.

CGMA Professional Qualification (Three Levels)

CIMA structures the Professional Qualification across three knowledge pillars—Enterprise (E), Performance (P), and Financial (F)—with one objective test per pillar per level, followed by a case-study exam for each level.

Operational Level

• E1 Managing Finance in a Digital World

• P1 Management Accounting

• F1 Financial Reporting

• Operational Case Study (integrates E1, P1, F1 in a role-simulation)

Management Level

• E2 Managing Performance

• P2 Advanced Management Accounting

• F2 Advanced Financial Reporting

• Management Case Study (applies E2, P2, F2 in a mid-level role)

Strategic Level

• E3 Strategic Management

• P3 Risk Management

• F3 Financial Strategy

• Strategic Case Study (tests decision-making at senior level)

Assessment rhythm: Objective tests are available on-demand all year. Case-study exams run in four global windows—February, May, August, and November.

Digital route: Students may also study through the CGMA Finance Leadership Program (FLP), a fully online pathway to the same qualification.

Objectives

• Build solid understanding of business, finance, and ethics from Cert BA to Strategic level.

• Strengthen analysis and decision skills for roles in Nepal’s private, public, and development sectors.

• Prepare students to meet the CGMA exam standards and the practical experience requirements.

Scope

CIMA prepares students for roles in planning, budgeting, cost analysis, financial reporting, performance management, and risk assessment. Skills transfer to banks, manufacturing, services, development projects, and start-ups. The curriculum and exams are consistent across locations and recognized by employers who use CIMA’s competency framework.

Learning Outcomes

• Explain business models and value creation using E-P-F pillar concepts.

• Interpret financial and non-financial data for short and long-term decisions.

• Apply cost, budgeting, and variance analysis to practical tasks.

• Produce clear reports and present recommendations under time limits.

• Demonstrate ethics and governance in case-based scenarios.

Skill Development Modules

• Quantitative skills: Spreadsheet-based calculations, cost sheets, and simple forecasts.

• Reporting and analysis: Management reports, commentaries, and KPIs.

• Decision practice: Short case snippets that weigh options under constraints.

• Ethics and controls: Dilemmas mapped to codes of conduct and governance.

• Exam technique: Objective-test strategies and case-study planning under timed conditions.

Teaching Methodology

Santwona College follows a classroom routine that pairs topic coverage with practice sets and timed drills. Students work on weekly targets, sit periodic mock tests, and receive feedback on exam approach.

Faculty discuss Nepal-relevant examples during practice so you can connect syllabus ideas to local operations and reporting needs. Case-study rehearsals simulate role-based tasks used in CIMA exams.

Admission Requirements

• Certificate (Cert BA): Open-entry; suitable for learners beginning in business and finance. Strong English and numeracy help.

• Professional Qualification: Entry via Cert BA or approved exemptions/experience pathways as set by AICPA & CIMA.

• Exam booking: Students schedule exams through Pearson VUE test centers or approved online proctoring. (Pearson VUE)

Applicants should cross-check the current intake and any changes to exam windows before confirming dates.

Career Opportunities

• Finance roles: Costing, budgeting, management reporting, and analysis.

• Operations support: Planning, performance tracking, and internal controls.

• Risk and governance: Policy notes, risk logs, and control testing assistance.

• Progression: Path to senior reporting and planning roles after completing levels and PER.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

• Internal concessions: Merit- or need-based support per campus policy and available seats.

• External schemes: Students may apply for national or institutional support where eligible.

• Installments: Fee schedules and timelines follow campus rules.

Why Choose This Course?

• Clear progression: Cert BA to Strategic Level with defined exams and case studies.

• Exam access: On-demand objective tests and predictable case-study windows.

• Local study, global exams: Kathmandu-based classes with recognized assessment.

• Outcome focus: Guidance on exam method and logging experience toward PER.

Conclusion

CIMA at Santwona College gives you a practical study plan for the CGMA qualification. You follow official syllabi, book standardized exams, and build a record of relevant experience. The routine helps you progress from fundamentals to strategic decisions without losing sight of Nepal’s working context.